Wildlife UK Forum - Discuss the UK countryside and wildlife

I've never been a fan of Alan, even back in the Ground Force days, although I loved the program. I actually thought it was better after he left but that's a whole different thread

I've seen he has a new book out about the wildlife and countryside in the UK and wondered if anyone had read it? Even though I'm not a fan, its always good to see books on the UK environment released into the mainstream.

I have heard a few people having a go at Alan being chosen to present 'The Nature of Britain'. I found his presenting fine in 'British Isles a Natural History' his enthusiasm came iover I think. I haven't seen 'The Nature of Britain' yet but yes I have bought the book that accompanies the series.

It is quite good, in fact I have only just reviewed it on my site.

I'd rather have Alan Titchmarsh than the awful Bill Oddie!

I would love to be a presenter on gardeners world!

I like both Alan and Bill just because they are very enthusiastic in what they do.

But I could be more enthusiastic!!!

He is definitely enthusiastic, you have to give him that. And being a presenter on gardener's world must of been a pretty amazing job to have, a lot of fun.

Thanks for letting us know about the book chascreek, I'll try and give it a read.

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i think alan tichmarsh will be the new david attenborugh of wild life programs,i know it will be a very hard act to follow david but alan is very good on these wild life proggrames, and always seem so genuine and you see he really loves the natural world,even on gardners world he was always was promoting wildlife.

I think Alan Titchmarsh is trying to muscle in on Bill Oddies patch; maybe he should stick to gardening programmes. He was recently championing the Grey Squirrel on his latest broadcast - has this man any idea how destructive to wildlife they are - they are partial to birds eggs and young nestlings, they strip bark off trees weakening or killing them - and can infest loftspaces chewing through cables. There are some uses for this US import - apparently they taste very good roasted.

I've always found his style of presenting to be a bit irritating - a bit like a teacher talking to a particularly dense pupil - but I can't fault his knowledge or his enthusiasm. There's an interview with him in Countryfile magazine in which he states his aim is to get people to be proud of their countryside and to cherish it - a goal that I certainly can't knock him for.

Hello Red Squirrel--you must have been reading some of our EGS threads...

We've even had a competition for best sounding recipe .

Welcome to Wildlife UK, too!

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I have to say iit is an honourable goal, and if he gets just one person more interested in the wildlife around them then it will have been worthwhile.

I made myself watch The Nature of Britain as I had only been told about the squirrel episode by a collegue. It was not as bad as I'd assumed and I have to admit I am looking forward to the next episode themed around water in Britain.

I saw a small clip last night on salmon, and it was great to watch. Alan was very enthusiastic as expected, but the camera work was also brilliant.

Camera work is such an under-rated part of making wildlife programs. The technology that goes into making some of the documentaries is simply astonishing in some cases, not to mention the hours and hours the camera team puts into getting the shots.

ref camera work-has anyone seen the deadliest catch series,now these men are dedicated.

Anytime I watch Alan's new chat show on ITV, I think Partridge more than Titchmarsh! Definitely Knowing Me, Knowing You revisited.